Melvin Bliss, Singer of One Of The Most Sampled Songs Of All Time Has Died
Melvin Bliss, singer of one the most sampled songs of all time, 1973’s “Synthetic Substitution,” has died. The list of artists who’ve borrowed from the track is long and overwhelming: Ultramagnetic MC’s, Public Enemy, De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, Gang Starr, Wu-Tang Clan; it goes on, pretty much forever.
Zach Baron of the Village Voice has put together a sweet video tribute to Melvin. Check it out at Village Voice